United States Department of the Treasury - United States Customs Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Wednesday, July 14, 1993
Add to My HeroesCarl Richard Talafous
Pilot Rick Talafous was killed in a helicopter crash along with two other U.S. Customs Service agents and a Georgia Bureau of Investigation agent.
The Sikorsky UH-60A they were in struck high-tension power lines 82 feet above the Altamaha River near Hortense, Georgia, as the agents searched for clandestine airstrips and marijuana grow operations.
Pilot Talafous was a United States Air Force veteran. He is survived by his parents and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
- Location Georgia
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Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsCarl,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but also when you served with the U.S. Air Force. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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